The Vemel Blog
How Pollution Can Really Affect Our Skin (and what to do about it!)
When we think of pollution, we often immediately think of the impact on our planet – with images of plastic filled oceans immediately filling our minds. But pollution and UV rays can impact our skin too. So, whilst we do everything we can to ensure we play our part in...
Waterless Beauty: What It Is and Why We Need It
The phrase ‘waterless’ beauty has been on an upward trend for most sustainably focused beauty lovers – but what does it really mean, and why does it matter? Ever noticed that the first ingredient of your skincare product tends to be Aqua? That’s because most...
The Truth Behind Scent in Skincare
As much as we hate to accept it, and as much as the skincare industry tries its very best to hide it – most of the scented skincare items we have in our cupboards are not actually doing our skin any favours. In fact, fragrance has been found to be one of the...
How to Turn a National Lockdown into the Detox We Really Need
As we welcome in the new year in the midst of a global pandemic, the word detox is being thrown around more than ever. We’re busy making resolutions to detox our diets of the sugary foods that have slowly crept back in over the past 12 months, to detox our minds from...
Why Veganuary Applies To Your Skincare Too
The surge in the vegan diet over recent years has been huge, with many people swapping out their morning scrambled eggs for a creamy chia seed pudding to set the tone for the day. And as more and more research reveals the impact of veganism; from our health, to the...
Why Daily Self Care Should Be on Everyone’s New Year Resolution List For 2021
After the year we’ve all had I’m sure we are more than ready to ring in the new year, albeit a little differently than we’re used to (anyone else planning a pj party for one?). But whilst we’d like to leave a few things in 2020, there’s a lot more to carry through to...
What Your Lips and Eyes Are Giving Away About Your Age
Despite growth and the ageing process being a natural and rather remarkable experience, it can leave many of us feeling conscious of the way it appears on us physically. So, the more we notice the deepening of the creases around our eyes, and the loss of moisture and...
The Serum Vs The Moisturiser (and why we need both!)
We may have mastered the art of cleansing and moisturising – but the next step is the much talked about serum. Now, we know what you’re thinking – what does it do? If I’m already moisturising do I still need a serum? What actually is the difference between them? ...
The Skincare Secret That Will Change Your Skin
The days of winter boots, pumpkin spice and cosy blankets are among us. But unlike the glowy, glazed and tanned skin we radiate in the summer months – the harsh winter weather can leave us looking a little – well, dry. Dull, dry and patchy. The cold weather combined...